# Bowhunter Specials vs Match Hatch

The clearest difference is rating: Bowhunter Specials at 4.4 against Match Hatch's 1.0. Bowhunter Specials also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 1). Match Hatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowhunter Specials sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Match Hatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bowhunter Specials holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowhunter Specials has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bowhunter Specials ships an update every 6 months, Match Hatch weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowhunter Specials | Match Hatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowhunter-specials/id582709452/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-hatch/id6764815925/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KSE Sportsman Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/386234089) | [Povilas Petkevicius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895923153) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowhunter Specials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowhunter-specials/id582709452)

Access digital archives of leading bowhunting magazines, including back issues and special guides on crossbows, saddle hunting, and new gear. Enhance your hunting knowledge and gear selection with comprehensive resources.

**Highlights:** Digital back issues of Bowhunter magazine, Petersen's Bowhunting back issues archive, New Gear Guide with over 200 items, Crossbow Revolution special editions, Comprehensive saddle hunting guide, Archery Trade Show gear spotlights

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| February/March 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April / May 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Petersen's Bowhunting Nov/Dec 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Petersen's Bowhunting March 2014 New Gear Guide | $4.99 | one-time |
| Petersen's Bowhunting September 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Petersen's Bowhunting October 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nov/Dec 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tree Saddle Hunter 2024 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tree Saddle Hunter 2023 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Match Hatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-hatch/id6764815925)

Identify and match local insect hatches for optimal fishing. This app helps you observe your surroundings and select the right fly based on current conditions.

**Highlights:** Observe surroundings, Mark observed insects, Match hatch based on conditions, Guidance for fly selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowhunter Specials free?

Bowhunter Specials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Match Hatch free?

Match Hatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bowhunter Specials or Match Hatch?

Bowhunter Specials is rated higher. Bowhunter Specials averages 4.4 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Match Hatch averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bowhunter Specials or Match Hatch have ads?

Neither Bowhunter Specials nor Match Hatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bowhunter Specials or Match Hatch?

Bowhunter Specials ships an update every 6 months, and Match Hatch weekly. Most recently, Bowhunter Specials was updated on October 18, 2026 and Match Hatch on October 18, 2026.

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